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Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/publication-ethics A Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration for Malaysian Asnaf Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali, Salbiah Mokhtar, Abdul Halim Mohd Noor, Noraini Johari, Nor Aini Salleh and Nurul Sahida Fauzi To Link this Article: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i1/3889 DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i1/3889 Received: 20 Dec 2017, Revised: 11 Jan 2018, Accepted: 25 Jan 2018 Published Online: 29 Jan 2018 In-Text Citation: (Ali et al., 2018) To Cite this Article: Ali, S. N. M., Mokhtar, S., Noor, A. H. M., Johari, N., Salleh, N. A., & Fauzi, N. S. (2018). A Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration for Malaysian Asnaf. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(1), 815–282. Copyright: © 2018 The Author(s) Published by Human Resource Management Academic Research Society (www.hrmars.com) This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this license may be seen at: http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Vol. 8, No.1, January 2018, Pg. 815 - 828 http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS JOURNAL HOMEPAGE

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A Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration for Malaysian Asnaf

Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali, Salbiah Mokhtar, Abdul Halim Mohd Noor, Noraini Johari, Nor Aini Salleh and Nurul Sahida Fauzi

To Link this Article: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i1/3889 DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i1/3889

Received: 20 Dec 2017, Revised: 11 Jan 2018, Accepted: 25 Jan 2018

Published Online: 29 Jan 2018

In-Text Citation: (Ali et al., 2018) To Cite this Article: Ali, S. N. M., Mokhtar, S., Noor, A. H. M., Johari, N., Salleh, N. A., & Fauzi, N. S. (2018). A

Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration for Malaysian Asnaf. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(1), 815–282.

Copyright: © 2018 The Author(s)

Published by Human Resource Management Academic Research Society (www.hrmars.com) This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this license may be seen at: http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode

Vol. 8, No.1, January 2018, Pg. 815 - 828

http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS JOURNAL HOMEPAGE

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A Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration for

Malaysian Asnaf

Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali1*, Salbiah Mokhtar1, Abdul Halim Mohd Noor2, Noraini Johari1, Nor Aini Salleh1 and Nurul Sahida Fauzi1

1Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia

2Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka Branch, Alor Gajah Campus, Alor Gajah 78000, Melaka, Malaysia

Abstract Strategic integration in waqf real estate and zakat projects yields sustainable benefits generated by State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs) for asnaf development. Among Muslims, asnaf groups have been highlighted in Islam to be eligible to receive zakat funds. There are eight categories of asnaf that represent the basic needs of an individual in Islam. The Islamic philanthropy study takes place theoretically and empirically in many Muslim countries. In Malaysia, the operation of waqf and zakat systems in institutional form has been well developed. However, the potential significant utilization of waqf real estate and zakat fund integration for asnaf development is limited and as yet still untapped. This paper reviews the relevant literature on the integration of waqf and zakat and then developing and proposing a conceptual framework in synergizing waqf real estate and zakat through strategic integration for asnaf development. The paper identifies the appropriate components such as cash waqf, funds from Baitulmal and involvement from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as the elements to strengthen the integration. In cognizance with this study, the government as policymaker, SIRCs, corporate bodies and Islamic charity organizations must collaborate to boost asnaf abilities in many areas. Keywords: Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat, Strategic integration, Malaysian Asnaf Introduction Islamic philanthropy has been practiced since the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions. Zakat, Sadaqah (charity), Waqf (donation) and Qard Al-Hasan are some of the Islamic philanthropy that reflect and promote the social tenets of Islam. There is a need to fully utilize the Islamic philanthropy concepts to narrow the gap between the Islamic philanthropy instruments which have been operating independently in the Islamic social institutions. The

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dysfunction of Islamic philanthropy integration in the operations of Islamic organizations has not been addressed. Zakat and waqf institutions have not been integrated in the poverty reduction strategies of the countries to enable effective use of the funds, and to provide a more meaningful impact on poverty (Shirazi, 2014).

Why is it important for us to integrate the concept of zakat and waqf in the development of asnaf? How do we integrate these concepts of zakat and waqf? To answer all these questions, this paper will discuss the importance of integrating the concept of zakat and waqf, and how we should integrate it. In Islam, the needy groups are accorded strong protection through zakat. Allah has stressed 32 times in the Qur'an on the importance of zakat being paid by persons on whom zakat payment is mandatory. In Sura At-Taubah (9:60), Allah has classified the zakat recipients under the following eight categories: the poor, and the needy, and those who are employed to administer and collect it, and the new converts, and for those who are in bondage, and in debt, and service of the cause of God, and for the wayfarers.

In Malaysia, the State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs) are responsible for managing, collecting and distributing the zakat funds. One of the most noticeable economic aspects of zakat is the tendency for zakat to have cash in every year which means that zakat funds have very high liquidity. The collection has been guaranteed that every year zakat funds will be available because the payer will pay it. Moreover, Malaysia is a country that has instituted zakat as an important tool for poverty reduction. Table 1 shows that there has been a slight increase in the number of zakat collection in some states in Peninsular Malaysia from 2011 to 2016.

Source : State Islamic Religious Council

It has been increasing steadily due to the widespread utilization of internet that has

changed the zakat collection strategies (Roni & Tarmidi, 2015). Zakat helps to generate a flow of funds to support the needy based on consumption, and is managed by zakat institutions. Thus, the integration of waqf real estate and zakat to fund asnaf projects provides sustainable benefits for asnaf development. This upward shift is beyond the demand for basic necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter, resulting in the gradual expansion of the production facilities which will eventually begin to absorb the idle capital (Johari, Ali, & Aziz, 2015). The development of waqf real estate using zakat fund in project base is to fully utilize the resources owned by SIRCs.

Table 1: Zakat Collection from 2011 to 2016 in Some SIRCs in Peninsular Malaysia

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Attempts to integrate waqf and zakat have occupied the attention of scholars (Hassan, 2010 ; Gustina & Ihsan, 2010; Raimi, Patel, & Adelopo, 2014; Shirazi, 2014; Hassanain, 2015) between 2010 to 2015. Some of the popular models were designed to reduce poverty using microfinance concepts of income inequality (Hassanain, 2015). Another contribution from alternative model was introduced by Lukman Raimi 2014, to integrate waqf and zakat with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in involvement through enterprise development. Lukman Raimi also found that CSR models driven by religion deliver more rigorous solutions to difficult problems such as poverty and unemployment, which CSR alone cannot evidently perform. Zakat institutions in Malaysia has performed admirably in the collection and distribution of zakat among the deserving asnaf. The waqf institutions in Malaysia declared that they have 11,091.82 hectares of waqf real estate, of which an area encompassing 3,300.78 hectares or 29.75% have been developed. From these, there are 7,791.04 hectares or 70.25% of waqf real estate remaining to be developed (Sallehuddin Ishak, 2013; Isamail, Rosele, & Ramli, 2015; C. Anan Bin Mohd, 2015). Therefore, the remaining waqf real estate that needs to be developed has ingrained problems due to the financial resources (Mohammad & Mar Iman, 2006). It can be said that the involvement of zakat funds to develop waqf real estate in the economy and society in various ways implies that the trend is conducive towards the organic integration of the Islamic economic system in the modern world.

The integration of waqf and zakat by the majority of scholars are focused on giving asnafs opportunities to be involved in business. These arguments led to the growing adoption of microfinance concepts in literature. This paper therefore responds to the call for a broad approach that integrates waqf and zakat with another strategy that could effectively mitigate economic deprivation. This conceptual paper is premised on highlighting the integration of waqf real estate and zakat concept to empower asnaf development. This conceptual paper is discussed under five sections. Section I is the introduction; it provides concise background on the research problem. Section II explores the literature and previous scholarly works to provide grounds for the formulation of research propositions. Section III justifies the research methodology and discuss the conceptual framework in synergizing waqf real estate and zakat through strategic integration for the benefit of Malaysian asnafs. Section V concludes with research implications and gap for future research.

Review of literature Poverty, Problems and Consequences Islam is the religion of the Federation in Malaysia while other religions are allowed to be practiced too. The main concern here is, why is poverty suffered mostly by the Muslims? Poverty has become an economic, social, and political issue all over the world particularly in developing and third-world nations including many Muslim countries (Farah Aida Ahmad Nazri, 2012). Among the aims of the Government of Malaysia in the 11th Malaysia Plan was an emphasis on economic growth to improve socio-economic development (RMK-11, 2016). Poverty reduction is the main agenda of sustainable development to harmonize the multi ethnic groups in Malaysia. In Malaysian history, the 13 May 1969 tragedy occurred when the economic pie was not equally distributed among the citizens (Shamsuddin, Liaw, & Ridzuan, 2015).

Poverty in Malaysia has been conceptualised as economic or income poverty and is being measured using a Poverty Line Income (PLI) to differentiate poor and non-poor households

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(Siwar, Ahmed, Bashawir & Mia, 2016). Malaysia is not facing the severity of poverty as in Bangladesh for instance, where the country still has pockets of poverty (Ali & Hatta, 2014). In view of the fact that poverty issues faced by Muslims in Malaysia is still high, it is worth mentioning that Islamic philanthropic integration is crucial to be implemented by SIRC. This is because, with zakat collections rising every year, the strategies in poverty reduction do not seem to help reduce the number of asnaf. At the same time there are a lot of idle waqf real estate that are not developed yet. The lingering possibilities underlying waqf and zakat under the management of SIRC are vital to be recognized to enable them to be transformed into a rights-based practice.

The concept of waqf decreed by Allah for the development of Islamic economy cannot be denied. Waqf has grown steadily since its beginnings, and has benefited the people and defrayed public expenses (Mahamood & Ab Rahman, 2015). Therefore, in the wake of the slowdown in the development of waqf real estate in Malaysia in particular, we begin to wonder whether Islam in Malaysia was not strong enough. This is implied by the low percentage of waqf real estate developments at only about 30%. This percentage was largely dominated by the development of graves and mosques. All this begs the question: how do we develop the waqf real estate with the available resources?

The key feature in integrating waqf and zakat concepts is to ensure that the organization or management of the institution is aware of the potential of both entities. Waqf and zakat institutions in Malaysia are managed by SIRCs within each state. What are the backgrounds of those managing SIRC currently? This will also influence the possibility of the integration. It is a widely-held view that, human capital plays an important role in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Human capital represents individuals and communities investing in skills in response to the expected returns (Fleischhauer, 2007). In the context of waqf and zakat development, the investment of human capital in general is significant. Human capital development in terms of knowledge, skills, attitudes and aptitudes are interpreting valuable investments in SIRC.

The Nature of Real Estate and Waqf Real Estate The nature of real estate value from an economic perspective is defined as the price that will be paid for the highest and best use of real estate which, in an unfettered market, is determined by the forces of demand and supply (Roulac et al. 2006). Real estate is a significant value for each individual activity since real estate allows for various economic or social activities to grow. Real estate value can be defined as an art and science (French & Gabrielli, 2004) based on how the valuer determines the potential and the strategic location underlying the real estate.

The permanent nature of waqf real estate is a pull factor in the accumulation of wealth for a healthy Islamic society at large (Omar, Md Yusof, & A. Manaf, 2014). However, waqf real estate is a challenge to be developed as compared to conventional real estate due to religious factors bound to the real estate. Real estate developments need to have a huge capital outlay, especially in terms of financial, to ensure the project can be completed. As such, it is usual for developers to apply for bridging financing or by mortgaging their real estate to the financial institution to obtain fast cash. For waqf real estate, the SIRCs face difficulties in getting financial support from financial institutions, certainly more challenging than for conventional real estate developments. The financial aspect is the most common problem surrounding waqf real estate

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(Abdul Majid & Said, 2014). According to Tahir & Mar Iman (2006) the financial challenges facing waqf real estate can be tackled by forming a concept of cash waqf under waqf bank to be used for the development cost of a waqf real estate. According to Tahir (2015) waqf bank may be able to generate rapid development to the waqf real estate performances. Unlike other real estate, waqf real estate development is more challenging due to the weak connection between waqf institutions with other government agencies and private professional bodies.

Basically, there are not much differences between waqf real estate and conventional real estate in general characteristics. The significant differences it has are in terms of the value, highest and best use of the real estate, and the perception of the public about the development potential behind waqf real estate. The concept of highest and best use is towards sustainable development in which both conventional and waqf real estate, play vital roles to ensure that optimum returns could be achieved. The brief discussion on waqf real estate reveals that optimization entails combining the permissible of waqf real estate uses to produce the highest returns which is vital to the waqif deeds. Structurally, a discussion of challenges on waqf real estate done by various scholars resulted in the following proposals: cash waqf, waqf bank, microfinances, faith-based model, sukuk, sadaqah, and CSR to develop waqf real estate.

Alternative Models in Synergizing Waqf and Zakat Previous discussion has justified that synergizing waqf and zakat has attracted many scholars to venture in the formulation of a veritable framework to illustrate the outcome. Several models were proposed, among them is one by Kabir Hassan (2010) that zakat and waqf along with the evolving concepts of Islamic microfinance are more focused on NGO (non-governmental organizations) participation. In this model, the respective NGO should focus primarily on developing micro-business among the poor to enable them to attain a sustainable income growth and eventually get out of the poverty trap.

Kabir Hassan suggested that the NGO involved provide credit for micro businesses using two traditional Islamic tools such as zakat fund and waqf fund in an institutional set-up. As the model is based on profit sharing and concessional contract modes, distribution of earnings should be allocated among different stakeholders such as depositors, shareholders, and investors in the NGO. The proposed model will be financially viable and sustainable in the long run, resulting from lower default rates but reduction in the proper use of zakat funds, which do not require any return. This will create a win-win situation for all stakeholders. Successful NGOs like Grameen Bank have shown that even though there are such risks, micro-finance can also be used to create and sustain successful businesses (Kabir Hassan, 2010).

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In addition, another model introduced by Nu et al. (2014) is a clinic model that integrates

three traditional Islamic tools such as waqf, zakat and sadaqah. It is believed that this clinic model can contribute towards medical expenses paid by asnaf. Ever increasing medical expenses have shuffled poor people all around the world. Therefore, this clinic model is very suitable to be implement for asnaf health development. It is also a comprehensive model to increase fund allocation when there are very limited donors for waqf, zakat and sadaqah.

Strategies to enhance the integration of waqf and zakat using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) based on faith-based model was introduced by Raimi et al. (2014). In Figure 2, Raimi highlighted the practice of CSR in the field of management and Islamic economics. Faith-based model (FBM) is a pragmatic model when operational activities help resolve issues of non-compliance with CSR principles. In this model Raimi linked the two traditional methods with modern dynamic concepts that comply with the sharia principles. Evidently, in this model Raimi used training, micro-credit support for SMEs, apprenticeships, providing welfare support services to the poor, marginalised communities and other economically disadvantaged groups. The similar concepts shared by Raimi and Kabir Hassan in using microfinance or micro-credit in zakat and waqf integration give significant value that the needy will use the fund for business.

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It has conclusively been shown by Ahmad Bello, (2009) that every single thing has to start

with the organization itself. It is a need for reform in waqf and zakat management by addressing the unsettled issues inherent in the institutions. The management of the institutions have capabilities and potentials to implement the integration of waqf and zakat if only they have awareness on the significance of these approaches. Ahmad Bello recommended that this integration can best be treated under three headings which provide the material infrastructure from waqf concept and create a source of revenue for use in the form of zakat. Other authors (see Gustina & Ihsan, 2010; Amuda, 2013; Shirazi, 2014) also study the usefulness of integration using such an approach.

Contemporary integration regarding waqf and zakat is aimed at strengthening social constructs by providing support to empower asnaf. With regards to the various models introduced by many researchers like Faith-Based Model, Fund Management Model, Clinic Model and others, the contribution is to serve a group of asnaf with differing needs. The most important of these integrations is to carry out the systematic management on zakat and waqf institutions to provide an accurate measure of distribution of the sources. The basis for zakat and waqf are contained in the various statements from Allah as decreed in Al-Quran.

Strategic Integration Strategies to enhance performances of an organization might involve strategic integration that will impact managerial styles (Gunnigle, Turner & Morley, 1998). Waqf and zakat institutions in Malaysia are generally operating under different objectives which, in spite of similarities to provide aid to the needy, also comprise special cases whereby the fragmentation produced are different. Strategic decisions are those choices made by managers that commit important resources influenced by the managers’ prior knowledge and experience (Shepherd & Sharfman, 2011). Management of waqf and zakat in Malaysia is not only determined by management in the institutions but rather is guided by the fatwa for decision making. In strategic management the role of middle managers in influencing the processes and outcomes of strategic change seems well established (Huy, 2011). In SIRC management we can interpret that the operation

Faith-Based Model

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Figure 2: Framework of the Faith-Based Model (FBM)

Source: Raimi et al. (2013)

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management is the middle management in the organizations. The fact remains that individual managers’ experience is important to support the new strategy driven by changes (Huy, 2011). The field of strategic management has assumed that managers significantly influence firm behaviour and this will affect the psychological factors and background characteristics that can influence managers’ strategic choices (Delgado-garcía, Manuel, & Fuentesabaté, 2010). The objectives of this integration of waqf and zakat are influenced by the managers’ backgrounds, perspectives and emotions. The findings in literature indicate that decision by managers are influenced by their experience and background. The cognitive function in people’s decision are very important in influencing any decision. Research Methodology This research adopts a qualitative research method relying on secondary data sourced from previous scholarly works, working papers, case studies and relevant internet resources. The research will mainly adopt library research in providing a sound legal theory of management and fatwa under Islamic law. It is believed that the findings of the research will provide a clear guideline relating to the role of fatwa and mufti in contemporary Muslim society that will benefit the fatwa institution in Malaysia in particular and the public at large. In line with methodological approach of qualitative research, the data was subjected to content and thematic analyses from which facts were derived to support the conceptual framework in synergizing waqf real estate and zakat through strategic integration for asnaf. This approach aligns with steps in content analysis addressed by GOA (1989). In developing content analysis steps, GOA focused to determine what material should be included in content analysis, develop coding categories, code the material then analyze and interpret the results. The outcomes of the data analysis represent the continuous process of coding and categorizing then returning to the raw data to reflect on the initial analysis (Erlingsson & Brysiewicz, 2017). Maps of Conceptual Framework A map of conceptual framework is the researcher’s map in pursuing the investigation on their study (Regoniel, 2017). The aim of the conceptual framework is to develop possible ideas that merge from the literature review and theoretical framework. A content analysis of the sourced data revealed that the decisions by managers are influenced by background and experience of the managers. According to Thompson, J. and Martin (2010) the process of strategic management lists what steps the managers should take to create a complete strategy and how to implement that strategy successfully in the organization. Through this conceptual framework in synergizing waqf real estate and zakat through the strategic integration, the proposal is for the establishment of an operational management.

The integration of waqf and zakat would develop a project with the criteria complying with the rules of waqf and zakat fatwa. Therefore, fatwas by muftis provide validity of the projects that integrate waqf and zakat. Fatwa in general refers to the legal opinion issued by any Muslim jurist (mufti) relating to certain rulings of Islamic law (Rashid, 2015). The use of conceptual framework data has a relatively long tradition within the idea of researcher to study the previous research of integration on waqf and zakat that is sharia-compliant as well complying with the current theoretical framework.

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Conceptual Framework in Synergizing Waqf Real Estate and Zakat through Strategic Integration The conceptual framework would be useful in synergizing integration thereby complementing the drive of waqf and zakat towards actualizing the asnaf needs. The integration of waqf and zakat must learn to adapt and assimilate values that align with their strategy. Referring to the literature review by various researchers, the researcher came out with an idea of integrating zakat and waqf to be formulated with another new approach. The integration should blend with economics, investment and welfare objectives to enable development of best practice framework. The existing integration of waqf and zakat has been promoted by other countries, especially Bangladesh but the development is not really helpful in eradicating poverty in Bangladesh. In this research, the researcher wants to explore the range of added values in Malaysia if the integration efficiency shows Malaysia could eradicate poverty using this traditional method. Previous researchers have attempted to describe the significance of a study by enhancing waqf and zakat performances with another variable. It can be microfinance as a tool to integrate waqf and zakat, corporate social responsibility, cash waqf and others. This research suggests that the integration of waqf and zakat could be a way of nurturing the tools by using strategic management. Strategic management practices have been widely been used by the association. Some organizations’ strategic plans, with different frameworks for objective-setting, strategies and actions have struggled to take hold in strategy. These are also why managers, directors, CEOs, consultants and academics have to be careful about how they express themselves in this area if they are to remain credible as strategists (Kenny, 2013).

Thus, a reasonable approach to tackle this issue may be the integration of zakat fund as one of the solution to cater to the funding problems. The backbone of zakat fund is the distribution among people of the following categories stated in (Quran,9:60), depending on need. Since this distribution of zakat has not been found elsewhere, it is strategic to enhance the quality of life among the needy. The zakat conditions identified for this purpose is raised in accordance with Sharia Law. This theoretical research sets out to integrate waqf real estate and zakat components for poverty reduction. In line with the set objectives and conclusions from the reviewed literature, two research propositions were developed. In clear terms, the research linked the waqf real estate and zakat components with Thompson’s and Martin’s Strategic Management Framework. This is achieved by content analysis, specifically by looking at the philosophy of waqf and zakat. Strategic management process framework promotes a systematic approach to strategy formulation that is rooted in the mission, or purpose, of the organization; and tests the implementation choices and actions of the firm against that mission. Figure 3 introduced Thompson, J. and Martin strategic management theory: awareness & change by establishing a framework called Strategic Integration of Waqf Real Estate and Zakat for Asnaf Development Project.

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Situation appraisal:

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Conclusion, Implication and Recommendations This theoretical research sets out to integrate waqf real estate and zakat with microfinance, CSR, training skill provided by public agency, baitulmal fund owned by SIRC, waqf bank to create cash waqf, and cooperation from NGO for poverty reduction, enterprise development and economic empowerment in Malaysia. In line with the set objectives and conclusions from the reviewed literature, two research propositions were developed. In clear terms, the research linked the zakat fund, asnaf and waqf real estate with a third element as a vehicle to boost the integration. This is achieved by content analysis, specifically by looking at the philosophy of strategic management and integration theory suitable with the Islamic concepts of Waqf and Zakat. At the end, the paper justified the potential of this framework as a comprehensive social integration, which could be deployed to poverty reduction in a number of ways ranging from training, microfinance support, providing welfare support services to the poor, marginalized communities, and other economically disadvantaged groups. This paper is a contribution to the theory and practice of waqf and zakat in the field of management and Islamic economics. Synergizing waqf real estate and zakat through strategic integration is a dynamic relief for asnaf values. The paper has also situated a few instruments within the realm of worship and faith. The gap left behind by the paper is for future researchers to carry out an empirical investigation on the viability of such integration. Corresponding Author Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali, Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia. Email: [email protected].

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